Herald - Issue 406

Page 40 • The HERALD • 13th May 2021 v SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE HERALD v M & J Mobility Can give you.... Freedom on the Road • Hoists • Pedal Transfers • Wheelchair Carriers • Hand Controls • Ramps • Easy Release Hand Brake • Wireless Controls • Swivel Seats and help Maintain YOUR Independence Scooters Wheelchairs Powerchairs Li & Recline Chairs Walking Aids Bath Aids and lots more... Visit our showroom at: Independent Lifestyle Centre Old Lyndhurst Road, Cadnam SO40 2NL or call for a catalogue on: 023 8081 1949 Making Mobility Affordable Coronary Heart Disease Written by Chemistry, Biology and Psychology Student George Lee in Collaboration with Brockenhurst College Cardiovascular disease is an umbrella term for di erent diseases of the heart, the most prevalent of which is Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) and there is no doubt of its signi cance. According to the British Heart Foundation, every 8 minutes somebody in the UK will die of CHD. at is about 63,000 people a year. e heart is a muscle and just like every other muscle, the heart requires oxygen to function. Oxygen is supplied to the heart through blood travelling in coronary arteries. ese arteries are narrow blood vessels that run around the surface of the heart. CHD occurs when there is a build-up of fatty deposits (atheroma) on the walls of the coronary arteries which restricts the amount of oxygen-rich blood that the heart receives. is process is called atherosclerosis. e pain and discomfort felt during atherosclerosis is called angina. CHD can lead to a heart attack. is occurs when the blood supply to the heart is reduced so signi cantly that the heart stops pumping blood around the body e ectively. If you have CHD, you are also twice as likely to have a stroke (when the blood supply to a part of the brain is cut o and brain cells become damaged). Atheroma is made up of a variety of materials, but it is mainly low-density lipoproteins (LDL) and cholesterol (both are formed from fats). Unsurprisingly then, high levels of either are signi cant risk factors for CHD. Other major risk factors are smoking and high blood pressure. ese put additional strain on the heart. Cutting back on saturated fats and eating a healthy diet, keeping a healthy weight and exercising regularly are the NHS’ recommendations to prevent CHD. Regular exercise will make your heart and blood circulatory systemmore e cient, lower your cholesterol level, and also keep your blood pressure at a healthy level. ere are a wide variety of treatments for CHD. One type of medication is statins that lower LDL levels in the blood. A coronary angioplasty may also be performed. is is where a small balloon is inserted to push the fatty tissue in the narrowed artery outwards, allowing blood to ow more easily. If this article has interested you, I would encourage you to do more research and talk to others about CHD. is series aims to raise awareness and understanding of di erent medical conditions and disorders. Sources: www.bhf.org.uk , www.nhs.uk/ conditions/coronary-heart-disease Oakhaven Hospice launches photography competition “Capture the Seasons” Following the success of last year’s photography competition and the demand for the 2021 calendar, Oakhaven Hospice is delighted to announce the return of the competition with this year’s theme “Capture the Seasons” with winning pictures featuring in the 2022 calendar. Oakhaven’s Corporate Fundraiser, Jo Cayla, said: “We are thrilled to announce the return of the Oakhaven Hospice photography competition. We are inviting budding photographers to enter a photograph that best represents one of the four seasons in our beautiful local area. The standard was extremely high last year and we hope this year’s theme will capture the imaginations of everyone within the community. We cannot wait to see this year’s entries and are looking forward to producing a 2022 calendar with exceptional photographs from across the area” The calendar will be a local collaboration, made possible because of the generous support of our local business community (Blakey Electrical, Bijou Co ee House, Fairweather’s Garden Centre, Forest Edge Home Improvements, Mornington Court Care Home, New Forest Fruit Co, e New Forest Hamper Company, Peter Cooper Ltd, Pococks Estate Agent, SO41 Catering, e Super Brothers Catering and Travis Perkins) Jo went on to explain : “If you would like to take part in the competition, entries can be submitted through the Oakhaven website at a cost of £5 for two photos. The competition will close on the 9th July with winners being announced on the 23rd July.” To enter your photographs for the chance to appear in The Oakhaven 2022 calendar please visit: www.oakhavenhospice.co.uk/ photocompetition All pro t from the sales of the calendar will help Oakhaven provide its specialist care and support to those in our community facing end of life. For further enquiries, contact Oakhaven Hospice on: 01590 670346 or email: fundraising@oakhavenhospice.co.uk